Performance Management

“A.S.A.P” and “Urgent” aren’t specific. Neither deadline appears on a calendar nor do they reflect an actual date or time. This, ironically, marginalizes the sense of urgency associated with them.There is a sense of urgency attached to everything we do today. Unfortunately, the most common “deadlines” associated with this sense of urgency – A.S.A.P and[…]

Recognize and acknowledge good work wherever you find it…As a Grateful Leader, your gratitude and appreciation motivate and inspire [employees] to go beyond what they perceive as their limits. They will want to give you their best performance and give whatever it takes. – Judith W. Umlas In Judith Umlas’ book, Grateful Leadership: Using the[…]

The letter “A” may be for accountability but research shows that implementing it is not as easy as you’re a-b-c’s. While it’s one of the skills that is lauded as most important for leaders, experts are finding that it’s difficult for people to execute. A recent Harvard Business Review post by Darren Overfield and Rob[…]

We watch the Olympics and are fascinated by the athletes who have devoted years to practicing and improving their abilities. We marvel at the parents, coaches, teachers and mentors who have helped them get to the pinnacle of their athletic careers. How can we take that wonder and demonstrate the same respect in our everyday[…]

For most of Google’s history, and especially in the early years, it took a laissez-faire policy toward leadership. The company hired smart engineers, promoted the most brilliant into leadership positions and then pretty much left them alone. The assumption was that they were smart and would figure it out or ask questions if they needed help.[…]